akela

American

[uh-kee-luh] / əˈki lə /

noun

(in the Cub Scouts) a pack leader.

Akela British

/ ɑːˈkeɪlə /

noun

US equivalent: Den Mother. the adult leader of a pack of Cub Scouts

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Etymology

Origin of akela

After Akela, leader of the wolf pack in The Jungle Books by Kipling

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Akela

"M3GAN" screenwriter Akela Cooper further reinforced M3GAN's reputation, saying the film's theme of found family rang true for many queer viewers.

From Salon ● Feb. 1, 2023

His nuptials with Akela Banuelos at an ocean-view vista in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., would mark the beginning of a new journey, and now here was the national team offering a fresh start.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 24, 2023

Johnstone recalled the screenwriter, Akela Cooper, advocating it be cut.

From New York Times ● Jan. 20, 2023

Years ago, after rising through the ranks on genre TV shows such as “Grimm” and “The 100,” screenwriter Akela Cooper found herself at a crossroads.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 5, 2023

He swam down-stream and opposite the Rock he came on Phao and Akela listening to the night noises.

From The Second Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling

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